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Exam Solution
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Maryville University Nursing 615 Exam 3 Review 2026
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A+ GRADE ASSURED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERI
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FIED ANSWERS (F07B7) ms ms
QUESTION 1 ms
Low-dose colchine ms
ANSWER
1.2 mg at first sign of flare, followed by 0.6 mg one hour later for a total dose of 1.8 mg.
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QUESTION 2 ms
High-dose colchine ms
ANSWER
1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg every 4-6 hours totaling 4.8 mg.
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QUESTION 3 ms
Gout
ANSWER
BUN, creatinine, and creatinine clearance should be monitored in the treatment of this disease
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QUESTION 4 ms
Colchine
ANSWER
This medication can cause severe diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain
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, QUESTION 5 ms
Febuxostat (Uloric) ms
ANSWER
When prescribing this medication, patients should be taught that gout may worsen with therapy bef
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ore it improves
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QUESTION 6 ms
Corticosteroids
ANSWER
These medications can cause the following adverse effects if taken for six months or more: Osteopor
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osis and poor diabetic control. Patients should report black, tarry stools or abdominal pain.
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QUESTION 7 ms
Black Box Warning on NSAIDS
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ANSWER
Increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, such as myocardial infarction and stroke.
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These medications can also cause serious GI events such as bleeding, ulceration or perforation of st
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omach or intestines, which can be fatal.
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QUESTION 8 ms
Pain managementms
ANSWER
When treating this common issue, it is recommended to begin with NSAIDS and work up from there
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as needed
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QUESTION 9 ms
Ibuprofen
ANSWER
This medication works by inhibiting the COX enzymes; however, the exact mechanism of action for t
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his particular medication is unknown.
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QUESTION 10 ms
Acetaminophen
Exam Solution
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Maryville University Nursing 615 Exam 3 Review 2026
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A+ GRADE ASSURED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERI
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FIED ANSWERS (F07B7) ms ms
QUESTION 1 ms
Low-dose colchine ms
ANSWER
1.2 mg at first sign of flare, followed by 0.6 mg one hour later for a total dose of 1.8 mg.
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QUESTION 2 ms
High-dose colchine ms
ANSWER
1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg every 4-6 hours totaling 4.8 mg.
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QUESTION 3 ms
Gout
ANSWER
BUN, creatinine, and creatinine clearance should be monitored in the treatment of this disease
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QUESTION 4 ms
Colchine
ANSWER
This medication can cause severe diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain
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, QUESTION 5 ms
Febuxostat (Uloric) ms
ANSWER
When prescribing this medication, patients should be taught that gout may worsen with therapy bef
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ore it improves
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QUESTION 6 ms
Corticosteroids
ANSWER
These medications can cause the following adverse effects if taken for six months or more: Osteopor
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osis and poor diabetic control. Patients should report black, tarry stools or abdominal pain.
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QUESTION 7 ms
Black Box Warning on NSAIDS
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ANSWER
Increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, such as myocardial infarction and stroke.
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These medications can also cause serious GI events such as bleeding, ulceration or perforation of st
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omach or intestines, which can be fatal.
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QUESTION 8 ms
Pain managementms
ANSWER
When treating this common issue, it is recommended to begin with NSAIDS and work up from there
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as needed
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QUESTION 9 ms
Ibuprofen
ANSWER
This medication works by inhibiting the COX enzymes; however, the exact mechanism of action for t
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his particular medication is unknown.
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QUESTION 10 ms
Acetaminophen